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Starting a local affiliate of MoveToAmend.org - Abolish Corporate Personhood to Restore Democracy by re-establishing government of, by and for human people - educating about corporate theft of human rights and how that has placed them in control through campaign finance domination. Corporate rights = unequal protection: human rights usurped by rich and powerful corporations used to fend off regulation and taxes. Only corporations benefit from for-profit health care, foreign wars, massive bailouts and debt based government finance system. We The People can do much better!!

It would be great if this site could house an online meetup organizer for progressives to get together in their community and have picnics, rally's, events, etc. It would also be awesome if there were printable documents we could distribute to local residents to describe our fight, and how to get into Progressives United.

How am "I" working to? Well, until I see an an actual, honest, truly effective and TRANSPARENT effort at change (and not just the campaign slogan version) I think I'll keep DEMANDING that the spineless leaders that I helped elect in '08 and'10 DO THE WORK THEMSELVES THAT THEY ARE PAID BY US TO DO!!

Both of these unfunded - and reckless - wars have cost our country more than $1 trillion (and counting EVERY day), PLUS scores of thousands killed and wounded. The sooner the US gets completely out of both countries the sooner we can put that lost American treasure back to good use!

Having small meetings in different neighbor hoods in coffee shops, house parties, etc. Different states WI, MI, OH have changed voting id, redistricted areas we must make sure the people who do not pay attention are aware.

The co-operative economy is the only sustainable economy. Yes, corporate personhood needs to be abolished and their stores need to be boycotted, but our neighbors and communities will more readily adopt our views when they recognize that there is a viable alternative: rather than permit corporate investors to govern the decisions that affect our communities and state, let's retain that power cooperatively owning those local businesses! The most meaningful step towards undercutting corporate influence is developing the co-operative economy to serve the needs that the corporations currently take advantage of!

Pay all our elected officials the median income level of the state they represent. Most of them are very wealthy by the time they are elected. House them together in a dorm, bus them together to work and back. Give them a small (.05%) percentage of gdp when the deficit and debt is gone . Good deal don't you think?

Since that time many of us in the community have banded together to keep up the fight. We have found a great candidate that is Sandy Pasch. Once we have defeated Sen. Darling and Pasch is sworn in to office it is up to us to make sure that the candidates we have won keep up the fight against corporate greed and fat-wallet special interests.

In politics there is no grace period and political capital can not be put in a bank. We must keep the momentum on our side.

The most active citizens of this recall movement organize rallies and protests about once a week. The only way to keep everyone engaged and involved is to keep up the fight and never let down. Not even for a minute. We have seen in Wisconsin how much damage can be done in just a short time when the entire State Government is left unchecked. In Wisconsin we have a GOP controlled Assembly, Senate, Governors office and unfortunately--a GOP dominated Supreme Court.

By keeping folks engaged and involved we help to control the message. The media does not help. This is evidenced by the way in which our struggle in Wisconsin has been covered--or not covered. The only way to keep our democracy democratic is to fight for it. Organize and brainstorm with your fellow citizens, find out who is getting donations from the fat-cats and learn more about ALEC and what it can and will do if left unchecked. Put the pressure on those legislatures that are not putting the people first.

In the case of Sen. Darling in Wisconsin--she refused to listen to her constituents. She seemed to forget that she is a representative of ALL the people. From destruction of wetlands to stripping away public workers' rights to clearing the way for untreated drinking water--Sen. Darling put the corporations interests ahead of the peoples'. So we are recalling her.

Only we can take our government back. Only we can fight for what is right and for what is just.

This is your government--you must remind your elected officials that without you--the electorate--they have no job.

Since that time many of us in the community have banded together to keep up the fight. We have found a great candidate that is Sandy Pasch. Once we have defeated Sen. Darling and Pasch is sworn in to office it is up to us to make sure that the candidates we have won keep up the fight against corporate greed and fat-wallet special interests.

In politics there is no grace period and political capital can not be put in a bank. We must keep the momentum on our side.

Identify the corporate contributions of each incumbent and at election time both candidates. Let the candidate know that you are watching how they vote on issues affecting the corporate donors and will let the public know how your bribes are working out.

I continually engage with my friends, classmates, co-workers and family on the issues that matter most. Pointing out the stranglehold corporations have on the America people is imperative if we are going to win this fight. Never miss a chance to help others learn more about these issues.

Average wage paid only while in office, no lobbyists can give money to the politian, insurance benefits are over as well as their salary when their limited term is up. They are treated just like the working class instead of the "kings". No special deals of boucing checks, or getting DUI etc they are just like the rest of us. Also everyone is taxed the same amount, if you make minimum wage or billion of dollars. Your are prosectuted for anything that you do illegal just like the rest of us - you cannot "buy" your way out.

We need to reform health care in this country to a single payer system. Abolish the for-profit health insurance company that serves no purpose than as a middle man to make money off the sick and ill, making health care unaccessible because it is unaffordable. This is the first time in my life that I have ever been without health insurance and God forbid I need serious medical attention, I'd be better off be hit by a bus than paying for health care as it exists today.

It would be great if there was a website i could go to when i wanted to buy something (especially big ticket items) and could see where the best place to spend my money is at. I know to buy local as much as possible, but some local business support right wing agendas and not everything is available from a local merchant.

Someday I want to start a business, compete with other businesses, take a little market share, and not deal corporatism with big government. I want to lead by example. If the entire next generation did this, there wouldn't be a problem. I plan to lead by example.

Politicians have a reputation of being focused only on getting money and winning arguments. Most politicians have a history as businessmen or lawyers, there are a few doctors in there as well. We should be getting people in there that represent the other occupations in America. Ones with innovative minds that can apply reason and logic not only in winning arguments and getting money, but in creating smart policies. We need teachers, engineers, scientists to represent us. They can represent the future. I suggest forcing some into politics and doing what we can to help them get through the political hoops. Got anybody in mind?

Politicians have a reputation of being focused only on getting money and winning arguments. Most politicians have a history as businessmen or lawyers, there are a few doctors in there as well. We should be getting people in there that represent the other occupations in America. Ones with innovative minds that can apply reason and logic not only in winning arguments and getting money, but in creating smart policies. We need teachers, engineers, scientists to represent us. They can represent the future. I suggest forcing some into politics and doing what we can to help them get through the political…

The world wide spread of Genetically Modified Organisms, especially seed-stock, is destroying the biodiversity essential to the survival of all species. It is driving small indigenous farmers off the land and into poverty. Genetically modified crops are NOT the answer to 'feeding the world'. Farmers become enslaved to International Agribusiness, having to purchase fresh seed every year. Weeds and insects develop resistance to the pesticides introduced into the seed stock and increasingly toxic pesticides need to be applied every season. For example, bees are critical to pollenization and bee colony collapse is just one of the many negative side effects linked to pesticide use. In California we are taking one small step to combat these destructive practices. Proposition 37 will be on the November ballot, requiring that all GMO foods sold in the State be labeled as such. Please support us in any way you can.
www.carighttoknow.orgwww.labelgmos.orgThank you for your attention.
Patrick Monk.RN. San Francisco. Ca.

The world wide spread of Genetically Modified Organisms, especially seed-stock, is destroying the biodiversity essential to the survival of all species. It is driving small indigenous farmers off the land and into poverty. Genetically modified crops are NOT the answer to 'feeding the world'. Farmers become enslaved to International Agribusiness, having to purchase fresh seed every year. Weeds and insects develop resistance to the pesticides introduced into the seed stock and increasingly toxic pesticides need to be applied every season. For example, bees are critical to pollenization and bee colony collapse is just one of the many negative side effects…